A new couture collection created by Wānaka bespoke jeweller Alice Herald reflects her ongoing love of nature so prominent in all her designs. “I see jewels when walking through forests. Nature’s colour, its architecture and quiet energy have such an influence on my design and in
Wānaka’s Next Chapter independent bookstore has achieved another milestone with the recent opening of an extension to its premises to cater for the increasing demand for its diverse range of titles featuring recognised local, national and international writers. Owners Jenny Ainge and Sally Battson say the
Ten years ago the Highlands Motorsport complex was a barren piece of land on the outskirts of Cromwell. Today, thanks to the influence of entrepreneur Tony Quinn the facility has become a destination in its own right and is celebrating a decade of operation as a
Construction of the Arrowtown Lifestyle Village’s residents’ lodge is nearing completion and will replace the interim residents’ lodge which will be converted into a luxury three-bedroom home. QT Magazine spoke to marketing manager Jennie Anderson about the contemporary new lodge. What is the architectural design and
High-quality European shade systems being marketed out of Arrowtown have a strong following from both residential and commercial customers due to their contemporary and individual design which transforms outdoor living spaces. Josef Fruhmann and Kate Grubb’s company SunCraft NZ is the exclusive distributor of the Austrian
One vision two hemispheres is the philosophy behind Domaine Thomson wines which is arguably the only winery in the world offering both French and New Zealand vintages from its Central Otago cellar door. David and PM Hall-Jones who own the Domaine Thomson vineyards in both Central
Queenstown and Wānaka businesses, along with visitors to the region, are being encouraged to make a positive impact by funding and supporting the district’s goal for a regenerative, carbon zero future. Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism have launched community funding platforms – Love Queenstown and
The Cloudy Bay Shed near Cromwell has built a reputation, in just a short time, as a significant Central Otago wine and food destination attracting visitors all year round keen to sample the label’s signature pinot noir in an exceptional environment. Customer experience manager Meg Soper
All the sculptures in Fiona Garlick’s Arrowtown studio have a story to tell. And there is nothing she enjoys more than sharing those stories with art enthusiasts. She opened her idyllic art gallery in Buckingham Street after purchasing the former architect’s studio and original crib style home
The Wakatipu Community Foundation (WCF) is the fastest growing of the 17 organisations in the New Zealand’s national network and its CEO Jennifer Belmont is credited with spearheading the philanthropic initiative five years ago. Arriving in Queenstown with a background of 30 years working in the